OpenAI Extends ChatGPT Group Chat Feature to All Users
Key Points
- OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT group chats to all logged‑in users on Free, Go, Plus, and Pro plans.
- The feature was tested in Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and Taiwan before the global launch.
- Group chats support up to twenty participants who can join via invite link or existing accounts.
- Conversations in group chats are not stored in the model’s memory, preserving session privacy.
- Any participant can remove others, while only the creator can adjust chat settings.
- The rollout complements OpenAI’s broader social AI initiatives, including the Sora video app and a planned text‑based feed.
OpenAI announced the global rollout of group chats in ChatGPT, making the collaborative feature available to all logged‑in users across its Free, Go, Plus, and Pro plans. After a testing phase in Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Taiwan, users can now create chats with up to twenty participants, invite others via link, and collaborate in real time. Group chats do not retain conversation history in the model’s memory, and any participant may remove others, though only the creator can manage the chat’s settings. The move follows OpenAI’s broader push into social‑style AI experiences, including its Sora video platform and plans for a text‑based feed.
OpenAI Announces Global Availability of ChatGPT Group Chats
OpenAI confirmed that its group chat capability, previously tested in select markets, will be rolled out to every logged‑in user on ChatGPT’s Free, Go, Plus, and Pro subscription tiers worldwide. The rollout is slated to occur over the coming days, extending the collaborative experience to a broad audience.
Testing Phase and Feature Details
The feature was initially piloted in Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and Taiwan. During the trial, users could start a new chat and invite up to twenty participants, either by using existing ChatGPT accounts or by sending an invitation link that allows recipients to join after creating an account. The design emphasizes real‑time collaboration, letting participants prompt the AI together and react to each other’s messages.
Privacy and Control Mechanisms
OpenAI states that the content of group chats is not stored in the model’s long‑term memory, ensuring that conversation details are not retained beyond the session. Participants have the ability to remove other members from the chat, with the exception that only the chat’s creator can modify certain settings.
Broader Social‑AI Initiatives
The group chat launch aligns with OpenAI’s ongoing efforts to integrate social features into its products. The company has hinted at a forthcoming text‑based social media feed and previously introduced the Sora app, a video platform positioned as a competitor to short‑form entertainment services. While group chats are not intended to replace traditional messaging apps, they provide an AI‑enhanced communication experience similar to recent experiments by other tech firms.